TRIO Academic Coordinator

Vance Airscoop; Morehead (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Morehead State University is hiring a TRIO Academic Coordinator for the Upward Bound Programs in Morehead, KY. The anticipated start date is October 1, 2026, and the role requires delivering academic and college access support to eligible students in accordance with program objectives and grant requirements.

The position involves teaching, advising, curriculum delivery, coordination with schools and staff, and regular travel to sites, with some evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; strong communication and leadership skills.
• Master’s degree preferred; experience with disadvantaged students is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Teach and advise participants, monitor academic progress, and deliver curriculum.
• Coordinate recruitment, eligibility, and services with schools and staff.
• Travel regularly to assigned sites; work evenings and weekends as needed.
• Supervise minor participants during programs and residential Summer Academy.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Leadership abilities

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Job description

Morehead State University Is HIRING!

TRIO Academic Coordinator

TRIO Academic Coordinator – Upward Bound Programs at Morehead State University is accepting applications for a full-time position as a TRIO Academic Coordinator. The anticipated start date is October 1, 2026.

Morehead State University is located in Morehead, KY, a designated Kentucky Trail Town, nestled in the Daniel Boone National Forest, in close proximity to Cave Run Lake. This location provides opportunities for a wide range of outdoor recreation activities. Morehead State University is recognized as one of the top public universities in the South by U.S. News & World Report. Additionally, Morehead State University is relatively close to a number of larger cities including Lexington, KY, Louisville, KY, and Cincinnati, OH. Morehead State University delivers a strong and affordable education for friendly, ambitious students who thrive in a student-focused learning environment defi ned by small class sizes and faculty committed to teaching and student success.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The TRIO Academic Coordinator for the Upward Bound Programs supports the implementation and delivery of services in accordance with established program objectives, policies, procedures, and grant requirements. The TRIO Academic Coordinator provides academic and college access support to participants who are low-income, potential first-generation college students, or otherwise meet federal TRIO eligibility requirements.

Responsibilities include teaching and advising participants, monitoring academic progress, developing and delivering academic and college access curriculum, assisting with recruitment and eligibility determination, and coordinating services with program staff , families, university personnel, and participating schools. The position requires regular travel to assigned schools and program sites and fl exibility to work evenings and weekends. The TRIO Academic Coordinator also supervises minor participants during program activities, overnight educational travel, weekend events, and the six-week residential Summer Academy, including one week of on-call responsibilities.

The position requires the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet grant deadlines, respond appropriately to participant needs and crisis situations, and maintain a supportive, structured, and confidential environment for participants.

Job Qualifications:

REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s degree required. Good written and oral communication skills, leadership abilities, and proven interpersonal skills are essential.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Master’s degree. Previous experience in working with economically and educationally disadvantaged students. Planning and implementation of counseling programs and/or curriculum development for disadvantaged students is helpful. Supervisory experience is desired

SPONSORSHIP:

This position is not budgeted for Visa Sponsorship. Morehead State University is a comprehensive, regionally focused university providing high-quality instruction at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The University has an enrollment of over 9,000 students.

MSU is an Equal Opportunity employer.